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Food Network News: The Spice Smuggler

Bob Tuschman’s blog announced the following about that runner up NFNS Jeffrey Saad:

OK, OK, we heard you! Despite Melissa’s win, there are still a lot of Jeffrey fans out there. As I’ve always said, Jeffrey is bursting with knowledge he wants to share. You wanted more and Jeffery was game, so we produced a mini-series of videos based on Jeffrey’s pilot episode. Presenting: The Spice Smuggler.

Jeffrey Saad takes you on a journey with Anise seed spice, Paprika, Garam Masala and Five Spice powder. He takes spices off the rack and brings them center stage. And as always, Jeffrey makes you need to taste the food.



Perhaps if it gets enough positive feedback we can get Jeffery on FN too!

7 Quick Takes Friday – 8/7/09

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For the first time in a long while, it actually feels like summer is here. It has been cold and foggy much of the time and it is a welcome change to see the sun shining. I certainly don’t long for hot summer days but a little warmth is appreciated!

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I love using Facebook to keep up with my family and what they are doing each day. But I don’t understand how people can keep track of their friends when they number into the hundreds. I decided to have more than one account. One if for family and friends I am close to and see frequently. The other is for friends/acquaintances/old classmates that I don’t talk to often but I’d like to keep in touch with them as time permits. This week I came across a number of old classmates from my old elementary/junior high. It is so funny to catch up with them twenty years later!

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I have been listening to the newish Copeland album but it just finished. Next on my ipod is The Cure…”Boys Don’t Cry”.

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For the last year I have been wanting to upgrade my phone to an iphone but it was too expensive. However, yesterday my old 2-yr contract expired so the price I’d pay was cut in half. Last night Brian asked me what I wanted for my bday and I told him I wanted an easy baby delivery but since he can’t guarantee that, I’ll take an iphone instead. LOL!

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Speaking of delivery, the pregnancy has been going well so far but I can tell I am in the 9th month. My energy level has been a lot lower and I ache a lot more. The braxton hicks have been present for months but now they are more frequent and a lot harder. The baby will be full term next Friday so I am hoping it’ll be soon after. We’ll see.

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My father-in-law is picking up Bella and Andrew this afternoon and having them play at his house for a couple hours. He loves having them over and it is a blessing for me to have a little time to myself. There’s Eucharistic Adoration at our church since it is First Friday so I think I’ll try to make a visit before Brian gets home and I have to make dinner.

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For dinner tonight I am going to try a new recipe I saw on Food Network’s show “Giada at Home.” It is Turkey Meatloaf with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. It looked delicious so I’ll give t a try. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Have a blessed weekend!

Congrats to Melissa!

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Well, the finale finally came and Brian and I were so proud of both Melissa and Jeffrey. They did great! But when the final announcement was made I couldn’t have been happier – unless they gave both of them their own show! šŸ™‚ I can’t wait to watch Melissa’s new show next week. Be sure to check it out on Sunday at 12:30pm/11:30c. It’ll be called “Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d’Arabian.” Watch the trailer here. Sounds promising! šŸ™‚

NFNS 2010 – Final Two

Wow, I am barely getting a chance to comment on Sunday’s show right now, but what a show it was! Brian insists that the current FN stars would never make it through the challenges these new guys have to go through! It was funny but online Bobby Flay was asked how he’d do on the NFNS and he laughed that he’d be the first or second person kicked off for having a bad attitude (or something to that effect.)
Anyway, the previews were deceiving and I was worried for Melissa but she actually pulled her own and did well. Debbie was bright and bubbly but she got the same “Korean/taste” criticism. Jeffrey was painful to watch because he was going so strong but got killed with the risotto. When it was time for the elimination I literally did not know who was going home and am still shocked that Debbie was sent home. (I think all the negative feedback FN received about her played a part in the decision.) However it happened, I am excited about the final two and would watch either show. As to who will actually win? My vote is on Melissa. Brian thinks it’ll be Jeffrey. We’ll have to wait and see!

NFNS 2010: Update

Okay, last night I finally had a chance to catch up on the last two episodes of the Next Food Network Star. (Have I ever admitted out loud that I love my DVR??)
Episode 6: Bye-Bye Michael – Brian and I were going crazy with this episode! First of all I was literally stressing out for the contestants because my major weakness in the kitchen is getting all the food cooked and on the table in a timely manner. I always underestimate how long it will take me, then stress out when things aren’t done. So I was in a tizzy just watching them!
Second, my amusement with Michael reached it’s limit. One more, “Who loves you?” and “Mama’s working it!” and I was going to scream. (Maybe it’s the pregnancy hormones.)
Third, Debbie, Debbie, Debbie. What were you thinking? I remember after the very first episode I was miffed when Debbie said she stayed in budget but never explained that it was only because she didn’t buy so many of the other contestant’s needed ingredients. But that was nothing compared to the martyr role she played at the elimination when she actually left her team out in the cold. I didn’t think she’d be voted off for it (assuming Michael would be next) but it certainly didn’t win her any popularity points. (Brian is still lamenting she was not let go.)
Episode 7: Jamika’s Crash and Burn – I feel so bad for Jamika. She has such a warm way and contagious smile and seemed to be doing so well at the beginning but this week she spent most of her time frowning and being ticked off. She was not my favorite but I wanted so badly for her to do well and really shine. Oh, well.
So who will actually win it in the end? Melissa is still my favorite (and Jeffery my second choice) but I think it’ll come down to Melissa and Debbie. However, I’m not sure if Melissa could win it all. It just seems like Debbie has a greater uniqueness and won’t seem like another Robin Miller or Sandra Lee. I hope I’m wrong.